Hereford Times death notices published Thursday, November 2

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ARCHER William Alan (Alan)

On 28th October 2023, peacefully at home, aged 90. Beloved husband of Beni, who passed away in 2011, loving father to Liz, Jules and Helen, much-loved grandfather of Izzy, Alex, Archie, Ell, Jack and Billy, and cherished elder brother of Jean. He will be very much missed by all his family and friends.

The service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday, 18th November at 11.00 am. Colourful ties welcome! Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to be made payable to the Alzheimer’s Society, Macmillan Nurses or the Macmillan Renton Unit, c/o Bayley Brothers, 17-19 Cotterell Street, Hereford.

BAKER Jeanette Gertrude Edith

Passed away peacefully at her home in Leominster on Monday 23rd October 2023 Aged 83 years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service to take place on Thursday 16th November 2023 at Hereford Crematorium at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Air Ambulance and Dementia, UK. Enquiries to R.W. Mann & Son Funeral Directors Tel:- 01568 612358

BRENNAN Valerie (Val Taylor)

Of Kington. Passed away peacefully at Kington Court Nursing Home on 12th October 2023. Aged 81 years. Much-loved sister, mum, and nanny. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church Kington on Thursday 9th November 2023 at 1pm. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to S.A.N.D.S. Anyone wishing to pay their final respects but unable to attend the funeral can do so when the hearse travels through Kington High Street at 12:45pm. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

CALVERT Holland Harvey (Cal)

Of Checkley. Passed away peacefully on the 15th October 2023 aged 100 years. A much-loved and devoted husband to the late Kathleen, a dearly loved dad to Elizabeth, Julie, Tony and Richard. A very special grandad and great-grandad.

He will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew him. The funeral service will take place at Dormington Church on Wednesday, 15th November 2023 at 12.00pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to SSAFA. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

COLLINS Lynda Jane (Lynne)

Of Bredenbury, Herefordshire. Passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Hospice on Thursday 19th October 2023, aged 66 years. Beloved wife of Brian. A special friend and a wonderful nurse who is loved and admired by many.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Saturday 11th November at 11.00am. Floral tributes or donations if desired for St. Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

GINHAM William (Bill) 

Of Moreton-On-Lugg Passed away peacefully on 20th October 2023 aged 92 years. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at Clehonger Church on Thursday 16th November 2023 at 1pm Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to Parkinson’s UK For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

HARRIS Robert Henry Albert (Bob) 

Passed away peacefully on 18th October 2023 aged 87 years. Beloved husband to the late Eve, a loving dad, grandad and great-grandad Bob. Will be sadly missed by all.

Bob’s funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium on Wednesday 8th November 2023 at 4.15 pm. Family flowers only by request, donations if desired, made payable to Midlands Air Ambulance. c/o Golden Valley Funeral Services, Wormbridge Court, HR2 9DH. Tel: 01981 257203

JAMES Anne (née Webb)

12th May 1951 - 20th October 2023. Passed away peacefully at home, following a courageous battle with cancer. A much-loved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and a wonderful friend to many. Remembered for her love, kindness and generosity.

Service of Thanksgiving at St. John The Baptist Church, Suckley WR6 5DE on Tuesday 28th November at 3.00pm following a private cremation and afterwards at Holloways, Suckley. Come wearing colour. No flowers please, donations to St. Michael’s Hospice and The Injured Jockeys Fund. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

JONES Constance Enid

Formerly of Fencote Abbey Farm, Hatfield. Passed away peacefully on Monday 30th October 2023 aged 98 years. Much-loved aunt to Joyce and the late Valerie and great-aunt to the late Carolyne and to Neil and Alison.

A service of thanksgiving for her life will be held on Saturday 11th November 2023 at Leominster Baptist Church at 2pm. Donations, if desired to, Leominster Baptist Church and The Charles Renton Unit. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

PICKERING Sylvia Fay

Formerly of Hereford. Passed away peacefully on the 24th October 2023 aged 92 years. A much-loved wife of the late Gordon, a very dear mum to Terry and the late Kelvin, and a very special grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew her.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Thursday 16th November 2023 at 12.15pm. Family flowers only, donations received will be given to Guide Dogs For The Blind and The Donkey Sanctuary. All enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066

PRICE Elizabeth Winifred (Liz) 

Formerly of Rushock, Kington. Passed away peacefully on 18th October 2023, aged 94 years. Wife of the late Cecil, loving mum to Anne and the late Ros and Edward. Much-loved nan and great-nanny. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church Kington on Monday 13th November 2023 at 12:30pm, followed by burial at Kington Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired to, Midlands Air Ambulance. For further information please contact A.W. Hughes & Son Independent Family Funeral Directors Kington: 01544 370217 Presteigne: 01544 267778

PRITCHARD Debra June (Deb)

Of Newton, St Margarets. Sadly passed away at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham on 24th October 2023, aged 62 years. Loving wife of George and much-loved mum to Jessica and Kristan. A cherished daughter, sister, nanna and auntie.

Debra’s funeral service will be held at St Clydawg Church, Clodock on Saturday 11th November 2023 at 12 noon. Please feel free to wear a splash of colour. Family flowers only, please. Donations given in Debra’s memory will be for Amyloidosis Research Fund and may be sent c/o Cherished Funerals, Independent Family Funeral Directors, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LX. Contact Kate Gladwyn 01873 860675.

PRITCHARD Reginald

Passed away peacefully at Hereford County Hospital on 21st October aged 97 Years. A much-loved husband of the late Margaret.

The funeral service will be held at Hereford Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 15th November 2023 at 10.15am followed by interment in Hereford Cemetery. Family flower arrangement only with donations if desired for Cancer Research. All enquiries to Bayley Brothers 01432 272465.

ROBINSON David William

Of Bromyard. Former Manager of Unity House Centre for the Physically Handicapped, Worcester. Sadly passed away at Hereford County Hospital on Tuesday 17th October 2023 aged 87 years. A much-loved husband, father, grandad and great-grandad who will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

The funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Tuesday 14th November at 2.15pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired for the Midlands Air Ambulance. Enquiries to Emma Bouston Funeral Services, 3 New Road, Bromyard HR7 4AH (01885 489900).

SAYCE Barbara Ann

Of Woolhope. Sadly passed away on 9th October 2023 aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving Mother of Julie and Duncan, and Grandmother.

Funeral service will be held at St George’s Church, Woolhope, on Wednesday 8th November 2023 at 2:00pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Marie Curie and Friends of Woolhope Church. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers (01432) 274066

SHAW Michael Roger

Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 10th October 2023 aged 80 years. A dear husband to the late Brenda. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service will take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 17th November 2023 at 10.15am. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

STOKES Clifford William

Of Ford St, Wigmore passed away peacefully at home on 25th October 2023 aged 86 years.

Funeral service at St Mary Magdalene Church, Leinthall Starkes on Monday 13th November at 11.00am followed by interment in the churchyard. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Leinthall Starkes Church, Leominster District Nurses and Marie Curie Hospice Care at Home. Enquiries Geoff Hall Funerals, Knighton 01547528554

TAYLOR Leonard (Len)

Passed away peacefully on 16th October 2023 aged 89 years. Loving partner of Jonathan and proud father of Andrew.

Len’s funeral service will take place on Tuesday 7th November, 4.15pm at Hereford Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations for Dementia UK may be sent to Abbotsfield Funeral Directors, Monkmoor Street, Hereford HR1 2DX, Telephone 01432 356445

VALENTINE Sharon Anne

Passed away suddenly at Hereford County Hospital on 6th August 2023 aged 58 years.

Funeral service to take place at Hereford Crematorium on Friday 17th November at 1.15pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired to St Michael’s Hospice. Enquiries to Dawe Brothers 01432 274066.

VICKRESS Susan

Passed away peacefully on October 7th 2023 aged 95 years. Formerly of The Meadows, Leominster. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Much-loved and sadly missed by her girls, June, Val, Ann and Pol and their families. Enquiries to Farthing Funeral Service, telephone 01728 860269